Lesson 3 - Basic Concepts of Hazards Flashcards
Something that causes harm or loss in a certain environment, lives (human, animals), properties, and structures
Hazards
Phenomenon or situation that has the potential to cause disruption
or damage to people, their property, services and environment.
USGS definition of Hazards
A dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage,
loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage.
UNISDR definition of Hazards
Two Categories of Hazards according to their potential
Inactive Hazards
Active Hazards
Tasked with documenting each and every hazard and hazardous events in order
to identify potential solutions on their impact
PAGASA and PHIVOLCS
What are the Impacts of Various Hazards on Different Exposed Elements
Physical Impact
Economic Impact
Environmental Impact
Psychological Impact
Instances of Physical Impact
- Deaths
- Injuries
- Destruction or loss of
essential structures and infrastructure systems
Instances of Economic Impact
- Loss of livelihood and means of income
- Loss of employment
- Loss of assets
- Loss of agricultural
commodities
Instances of Environmental Impact
- Spread of diseases and epidemics
- Exposure to pathogens, toxic
chemicals, and nuclear radiation - Loss of available potable water
- Loss of natural bodies of water or
earth formations - Severe deforestation
- Endangerment and/or extinction of —
Instances of Psychological Impact
- Trauma due to the death of family members or near-death experience
- Conflicts between family members
- Psychological illnesses
- Chronic use of illegal substances
to obtain temporarily relief from trauma and pain - Trigger of psychological conditions on children
- Displacement due to loss of homes
- Racial, religious, and ethnic conflicts
- Loss of cultural or indigenous customs and
practices due to adoption of foreign
customs and cultures - Anarchy, complete disregard for rules and
authority, organized crime, formation of rogue armies or paramilitary groups